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Lashley · Jul 24, 2011, 06:58 PM // 18:58

Basically I used to play GW, but didn't really learn much and a friend ran me through, it what can I do at lvl 20 and has anyone got any general tips?

Calista Blackblood · Jul 24, 2011, 08:30 PM // 20:30

The game starts at level 20 so work off that. There's plenty of things to do,vanquish,map,dungeons,elite areas.

Skyy High · Jul 24, 2011, 08:30 PM // 20:30

Tip #1 - don't let a friend run you through it. That's a bad friend. A real friend will play through, not tell you where to go or what to do, let you make mistakes and experience the game the way they did when they were starting out, and let you learn yourself while providing some general guidelines or tips (like, how/what to merc vs. sell to players, general guides to making a good build, etc).

Grav · Jul 24, 2011, 09:09 PM // 21:09

If I was in your position I'd create a new character and learn the game from the beginning. Keep your existing L20 character though, just make another one of a different class. Perhaps start in a different campaign as well, just to mix it up a bit.

Joining a guild will also help.

Zebideedee · Jul 25, 2011, 04:58 AM // 04:58

I'd redo the (whichever campaign you're in), running or getting ran is all well and good and a hell of a timesaver but if you're new, when the runner departs you could be left scratching your head at some of the basic things.

For me the most important part was finding a profession I liked, I typically played warrior types in rpg's but in GW's Necro was my fav.

Lashley · Jul 25, 2011, 01:54 PM // 13:54

I only have factions so I can just play that campaign

jazilla · Jul 25, 2011, 02:28 PM // 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyy High

Tip #1 - don't let a friend run you through it. That's a bad friend. A real friend will play through, not tell you where to go or what to do, let you make mistakes and experience the game the way they did when they were starting out, and let you learn yourself while providing some general guidelines or tips (like, how/what to merc vs. sell to players, general guides to making a good build, etc).

^Couldn't agree more with this post. In the long run, you will be a better player as well for actually playing the game(novel concept, I know).

Lashley · Jul 25, 2011, 03:56 PM // 15:56

Okay, but how do I do dungeons and pvp? Im a wow player but its so boring now, so im used to that

Calista Blackblood · Jul 25, 2011, 04:02 PM // 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lashley

Okay, but how do I do dungeons and pvp? Im a wow player but its so boring now, so im used to that

All the dungeons are in Eye of the North so inacessible. PvP:you're pretty much limited to Alliance Battles Fort Aspenwood Jade Quarry Random Arenas Codex Arena

GvG and Hero's Ascent are probably best avoided as you will lack,hundreds of skills.

Lashley · Jul 25, 2011, 04:42 PM // 16:42

damn I wanted to do dungeons

ill just wait till gw2

Star_Jewel · Jul 25, 2011, 07:37 PM // 19:37

Urgoz's Warren and The Deep might be termed "dungeons" in the loosest sense. You can play those in Factions. But you should consider getting the whole set -- it can be gotten incredibly cheap nowadays. Worth considering if you're looking to play GW2. Your Hall of Monuments can earn you points to some exclusive toys in GW2.

Lashley · Jul 26, 2011, 11:06 AM // 11:06

Might try and get the other expansions then if I can get em cheap.

Do you know any good guilds that wouldn't mind recruiting a returning noob?

Arduin · Jul 26, 2011, 11:38 AM // 11:38

Look here:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...ions-f263.html

Jul 24, 2011, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#2
Calista Blackblood Permanently Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Guild: Nowhere To Run Nowhere To [Hide] Profession: N/	The game starts at level 20 so work off that. There's plenty of things to do,vanquish,map,dungeons,elite areas. __________________ *The best goodbyes are like a knife in the dark: short, simple and to the point*

Jul 24, 2011, 06:58 PM // 18:58	#1
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	A new player returning Basically I used to play GW, but didn't really learn much and a friend ran me through, it what can I do at lvl 20 and has anyone got any general tips?

Jul 24, 2011, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#3
Skyy High Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	Tip #1 - don't let a friend run you through it. That's a bad friend. A real friend will play through, not tell you where to go or what to do, let you make mistakes and experience the game the way they did when they were starting out, and let you learn yourself while providing some general guidelines or tips (like, how/what to merc vs. sell to players, general guides to making a good build, etc).

Jul 24, 2011, 09:09 PM // 21:09	#4
Grav Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Profession: W/	If I was in your position I'd create a new character and learn the game from the beginning. Keep your existing L20 character though, just make another one of a different class. Perhaps start in a different campaign as well, just to mix it up a bit. Joining a guild will also help.

Jul 25, 2011, 04:58 AM // 04:58	#5
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	I'd redo the (whichever campaign you're in), running or getting ran is all well and good and a hell of a timesaver but if you're new, when the runner departs you could be left scratching your head at some of the basic things. For me the most important part was finding a profession I liked, I typically played warrior types in rpg's but in GW's Necro was my fav.

Jul 25, 2011, 01:54 PM // 13:54	#6
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	I only have factions so I can just play that campaign

Jul 25, 2011, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#8
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	Okay, but how do I do dungeons and pvp? Im a wow player but its so boring now, so im used to that

Jul 25, 2011, 04:42 PM // 16:42	#10
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	damn I wanted to do dungeons ill just wait till gw2

Jul 25, 2011, 07:37 PM // 19:37	#11
Star_Jewel Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009	Urgoz's Warren and The Deep might be termed "dungeons" in the loosest sense. You can play those in Factions. But you should consider getting the whole set -- it can be gotten incredibly cheap nowadays. Worth considering if you're looking to play GW2. Your Hall of Monuments can earn you points to some exclusive toys in GW2.

Jul 26, 2011, 11:06 AM // 11:06	#12
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	Might try and get the other expansions then if I can get em cheap. Do you know any good guilds that wouldn't mind recruiting a returning noob?

Jul 26, 2011, 11:38 AM // 11:38	#13
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Look here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...ions-f263.html